15 Things Every Clevelander Knows To Be True | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Sports

15 Things Every Clevelander Knows To Be True

I'm from the land.

Kelli Kachmar
Mar 07, 2016
University of Cincinnati
68
15 Things Every Clevelander Knows To Be True

Ah, Cleveland. The Land. CLE. The Mistake by the Lake. Whatever you want to call it, around here, we call it home. Cleveland may be the punchline of countless jokes, but the joke is on those "comedians" because we Clevelanders know how great our city actually is.


1. Whether we'll openly admit it or not, deep down we all love LeBron James and forgive him for the pain he put us through.

2. The West Side Market is hands down the best place to get fresh food in Cleveland.

3. The Browns may be one of the worst football teams in history, but you better believe we are cheering (crying, screaming, yelling) them on every Sunday.

4. And while our Brownies might not be the best, at least we have the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra.

5. Sokolowski's University Inn is arguably the best restaurant in Cleveland.

6. Everyone still refers to Progressive Field as Jacobs Field or "The Jake."

7. There are few things more fun than having a relaxing boat day with your friends on Lake Erie.

8. Cleveland is the birthplace of rock and roll and home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. If you're not into music, do not worry, the Professional Football Hall of Fame is just a short 45-minute drive away in Canton, Ohio.

9. We have one of the best St. Patrick's Day parades around, and whether you are Irish or not, you always celebrate in the fun.

10. "Why do you say your "A's" like that?" and "What's pop?" are just a few common questions we get when travel outside Northeast Ohio.

11. Seeing a show at the Playhouse Square was at least one of your field trips in grade school or high school. It is also a little known fact that Cleveland has the largest theater district in the entire country, outside of New York City.

12. If your parents or grandparents went to a private school in Cleveland, you best believe you are following their footsteps and also attending that school. It's tradition.

13. There is an East Side and West Side rivalry which leaves South siders stuck in the middle.

14. The Feast of the Assumption is something we look forward to every year because cannolis.

15. Saying "I'm from Cleveland" makes you proud.

"At least we're not Detroit!"

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

AI music threatens creativity

The Soul of Sound: How AI Challenges Human Expression in Music

731466
Humans and robots face off in a rock band battle with guitars and drums, under dynamic lighting.
StableDiffusion

In an age where artificial intelligence can mimic the voice of Freddie Mercury or reimagine pop hits as synthwave ballads, a new frontier has emerged — one that blurs the line between innovation and erosion. While AI offers undeniable benefits in technical domains, its intrusion into creative arts, especially music, raises urgent questions. Not just about copyright, but about culture, education, and the very soul of artistic expression.


Keep Reading...Show less
ai generated music
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Miami University
1055888
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
music
Entertainment

Why Your Astrological Sign May Not Match Your Personality

We are all more than just one sign.

SUNY Plattsburgh
971573
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
astrology
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

UNC Greensboro
968198
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
spring
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

Sacred Heart University
1386621
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
good person

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments